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If you've ever wondered how stars gain weight for a role the answer is junk food. Lots of it. Colin Farrell, who is at the Cannes Film Festival promoting his new movie "The Lobster," said he piled on 40 pounds by eating pizza, cheeseburgers and Haagen-Dazs.

He told the Hollywood Reporter: "I would put [the ice cream] in the microwave to melt and drink it. Two cheeseburgers, fries and Coca-Colas, and two slices of chocolate cake at 10 a.m. is not that fun — and I love cheese­burgers."

Farrell was able to gain 40 pounds in two months, and the transformation was eye opening. "It makes you aw...

Does class rule when it comes to passionate matters? We’re gonna find out as we check out the new to DVD flick "Miss Julie" out May 5 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. We examine the roles of servants and masters and the grey lines in between below.

Title: "Miss Julie"

Grade: 3 1/2

Cast: Jessica Chastain, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton

Director: Liv Ullman

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 130 minutes

Release Company: Lionsgate Home Entertainment

Website: www.lionsgateshop.com

The Flick: Based of course on the famed play by August Strindberg, this adaptation has its fair share of ups...

Colin Farrell was once the hottest ladies' man in Hollywood- there's a reason he was once nicknamed "The Lusty Leprechaun"- but it turns out those days are behind him.

In an interview with The Sunday Times (via MSN), Farrell revealed something rather surprising. Not only is he not in the dating game right now, he hasn't dated in four years!

"I have not dated for, ooh, four years now. It's just not happening, what with the work, the kids and my life," Farrell admitted in the interview. "I know it's not what people expect to hear, but that's the honest truth."

Colin Farrell has taken on the fight for gay rights in Ireland for one good reason, his brother.

The actor had a letter published in Ireland's Sunday World newspaper, where he revealed how his brother was bullied for being different as a child.

Farrell took the Irish government to task for making it impossible for the actor's brother, Eamon, to marry in his homeland.

"My brother Eamon didn't choose to be gay. Yes, he chose to wear eyeliner to school and that probably wasn't the most pragmatic response to the daily torture he experienced at the hands of school bullies. But he was always p...

Rachel McAdams is reportedly in talks with producers of HBO's hit drama series True Detective, and is the frontrunner to land the role of the show's female lead.

Sources told Variety magazine that McAdams has been offered the role and that her schedule was reworked so that she could continue work on a drama based on the Catholic Church sex scandal in which she had already been cast.

Once a deal is in place, McAdams would join stars Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn, both of whom were confirmed as stars earlier this week.

The show's producers made it clear that they're seeking four leads for...

There's something about a foreign accent that's incredibly sexy. It makes us dismiss certain flaws if someone's voice has that Irish lilt or Australian inflection.

And let's not forget the sensual Spanish and Latin American accents!

Emma Watson stole our hearts as Hermione in the "Harry Potter" franchise when she was just 10 years old. The actress has matured into a beautiful young woman, and her British accent is sophisticated - likely because her parents are both affluent attorneys.

She's also appeared in films such as "My Week With Marilyn," "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," "This Is...

HBO confirmed on Tuesday that Colin Farrell and Vince Vaughn will play the two leads in the upcoming second season of hit series "True Detective."

Farrell made the announcement that he'd be joining the show over the weekend, telling Ireland's Sunday World, "I'm doing the second series. I'm so excited ... I know it will be eight episodes and take around four or five months to shoot.

"I know very little about it, but we're shooting in the environs of Los Angeles which is great," he adds. "It means I get to stay at home and see the kids."

Colin Farrell has confirmed that he will star in the second season of the HBO series, "True Detective," with filming to commence shortly.

Farrell revealed in an interview with The Sunday World, "I’m doing the second series. I’m so excited ... I know it will be eight episodes and take around four or five months to shoot. I know very little about it, but we’re shooting in the environs of Los Angeles which is great. It means I get to stay at home and see the kids."

He added: "These are early days and all the powers that be are working out locations and schedules and trying to lock down the c...

Once the second season of True Detective was announced and it was revealed it would feature an all-new cast, rumors and wish lists emerged featuring everyone from Brad Pitt to Jessica Chastain. It now appears HBO is closing in on a male and female lead.

According to The Wrap, Vince Vaughn is in discussion to play an antagonistic role in the second season and Mad Men star Elisabeth Moss may soon get an offer to star as an investigator. Colin Farrell, who had been named previously in casting rumors, is reportedly wrapping up a deal to star alongside Moss. Taylor Kitsch could be joining the p...

In "Winter's Tale," Peter Lake (Colin Farrell) is a master thief, who never expected to have his own heart stolen by the beautiful Beverly Penn (Jessica Brown Findlay of "Downton Abbey").

But their love is star-crossed: she burns with a deadly form of consumption, and Peter has been marked for a much more violent death by his one-time mentor, the demonic Pearly Soames (Russell Crowe).

Peter desperately tries to save his one true love, across time, against the forces of darkness, even as Pearly does everything in his power to take him down-winner take all and loser be damned. What Peter ...

It's St. Patrick's Day, and there are plenty of Hollywood stars who were born and bred in Ireland.

Perhaps one of the most well-known Irish actors is Colin Farrell. The 37-year-old was born in Castleknock, Dublin. He kicked off his acting career playing Danny Byrne on the Ireland-set drama, "Ballykissangel."

Farrell made his American debut in the 2000 war drama "Tigerland." He has appeared in films including "Minority Report," "Phone Booth," "The Recruit," "S.W.A.T.," "Alexander," and "Miami Vice." His most recent credits include "Horrible Bosses," "Total Recall" and "Winter's Tale."

A handwritten list of Lindsay Lohan's supposed lovers has been leaked online by In Touch Weekly. The list includes 36 men, such as Adam Levine, Zac Efron, Justin Timberlake, Colin Farrell, Wilmer Valderrama and Joaquin Phoenix.

The actress reportedly wrote the list at the Beverly Hills Hotel in January, 2013.

A source told the tabloid: "They were giggling and talking s--- about people in the industry. It was her personal conquest list. She was trying to impress her friends with the list and then tossed it aside."

One of the greatest dilemmas in becoming an actor or actress is the value in taking your clothing off for a role. Many have clauses in their contracts that state they will not ever do a nude scene (Julia Roberts uses body doubles when a role calls for her to take it all off, and has said, "It's just not my thing.") Still, for as many thespians who will not take it all off, there are just as many who will, and have willfully. Following, in no particular order, are 19 stars that don't mind getting naked for roles.

Colin Farrell is a big believer in love but doesn't like the commercialization of Valentine's Day. The actor thinks people need to take romance more seriously and celebrate love every day, not just once a year.

He told WENN: "Love is possibly underrated and the importance of it and how it's prevalence in a single person's life or in a shared community can make incredible changes and promote the idea of peace and harmony in a society or a person's individual existence.

"I think love has to be the one thing that defines us as human beings; our ability to care for each other, our ability to ...

A plethora of celebrities attended the 25th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival over the weekend. Stars including Sandra Bullock, Julia Roberts and Matthew McConaughey picked up awards for their acting work.

Irish heart throb Colin Farrell says he hasn’t had a romantic relationship since the death of Elizabeth Taylor.

Farrell revealed to Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show he met Taylor’s manager at Cedars Sinai Hospital in 2009. Farrell was there for the birth of his youngest son and Taylor was having a stint placed in her heart.

How a person feels about a particular film has nothing to do with whether it's good or bad; whether the critics love it or hate it or what your friends say about it. It's your own personal experience that counts. Some films just work for you and others don't. It's the same with art, music, and theatre - no matter how much you argue with someone over the merits of a certain film - it's not going to change the kind of experience you have.

That being said, I absolutely loved every second of 'Saving Mr. Banks' directed by John Lee Hancock ('The Blindside'). From the brilliant performances o...

Colin Farrell claims World of Warcraft has an "amazing" script, however he's still unsure what role he will play.

The 37 year-old actor has long been linked to the $100 million adaptation of the video game, to be directed by Duncan Jones, and although he's blown away by the concept, he's not sure how far along the production is.

He told website IGN: "I don't know what's happening, man. I read the script, if that's any use to you, and it's amazing.

"I sat with Duncan for awhile and read the script, loved the script, and we were as cool as can be. I don't know what's happening with the fil...

What does one little Shih Tzu named BONNY, Seven Psychopaths and one screenwriter suffering from writer's block have in common?

Everything...At least in my favorite film of 2012 so far.

Screenwriter, Marty Faranan (Colin Farrell) is way past his deadline on his latest screenplay. If that's not enough to cause the poor dude major stress, his passive-aggressive girlfriend, Kaya (Abbie Cornish) is about to walk out on him.

Lucky for Marty, his BFF sometime actor/full time dognapper, Billy (Sam Rockwell, in a tour de force performance) is sticking by him; actually a little too much.

Sometimes the task of getting people to flock to the movie theatres during the summer months can be tricky, as some would rather soak up the rays from the sun instead of those coming from the projector. But if the soothing sensation of a cool, dark room isn't enough to attract the audience, what is? Here's a recap of this summer's hits and misses at the box office.

The season kicked off big time with "The Avengers," which brought in a record $207.4 million during its first weekend. Performances by stars such as Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson brought life to Iron Man,...

Irish actor Colin Farrell is on the lookout for a new girlfriend and he is hoping to find a woman who is "kind" and "considerate" with a good sense of humor.

The Total Recall star admits he is currently single and has listed the qualities he looks for in his ideal partner as he hopes to find another meaningful relationship in the future.

He tells Hello! magazine, "I will say that as I get older and calmer and quieter in my own self, the one quality in a woman that I find more and more attractive is kindness. A sense of adventure and humor is important too, but I truly find kindness and ...

Jessica Biel looked incredible in a slinky, backless black dress at the Berlin, Germany, premiere of "Total Recall" on Monday. The high-collared beaded gown showed off the star's stunning figure.

Biel had just returned from a weekend getaway to Puerto Rico with her fiance Justin Timberlake before attending the premiere. Timberlake is currrently filming "Runner, Runner" with Ben Affleck and Gemma Arterton on the Caribbean island. Biel stopped by for a quick vacay before continuing her promotion of "Total Recall."

Kate Beckinsale also stunned in Berlin in a long cream-colored gown. Colin F...

Colin Farrell was one of Hollywood's bad boys, dabbling in drugs and drinking to excess. Now the actor is relieved he has been able to land acting gigs despite his past indiscretions.

He recently told Men's Health magazine, "I had burned so many bridges in the film industry that I couldn't get a f- meeting. But now I'm just enjoying life... One of the big things I was drawn to about drugs was the ritual."

Farrell broke through in Hollywood in 2002 film "Minority Report" and entered rehab three years later for addition to prescription and recreational drugs. Upon his release from the facil...

Actor Colin Farrell gained 15 pounds in 11 days after driving across America to visit the best fast food haunts in the country.

The Total Recall star ditched his diet, grabbed a few pals and mapped out their trek using celebrity chef Guy Fieri's TV show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives as a guide.

He tells American TV host Jay Leno, "I rented a car in Georgia and we drove across the States, basically looking up on the iPhone... where the next site we were gonna hit was... (using) Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."

However, Farrell reveals there was one restaurant that stood out above the rest: "Th...

Last week we put together a pictorial of 30 hot celebrity moms to the enjoyment of many that browsed. Not to let the ladies down, we thought it only fitting to do the same for the sexy celebrity dads. We did our best to throw in a few shirtless surprises, so click through our list of hot celeb dads. If we missed someone who'd be on your list let us know. Enjoy!